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The New Sparkling Wine Taking on Champagne

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Robert Johnson — Leave a comment

Spain is about to “take on” France in the realm of world-class sparkling wine. France has always taken Champagne-making seriously, and has worked diligently to protect the “Champagne” designation in the global wine marketplace. As a result, with rare exceptions,…

Tagged with: Cava, champagne, France, Pedro Bonet, Single Estate Cavas, Spaine, Spanish Wine, travel, Wines from Spain
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass

4 Wine Reasons to Look Forward to 2017

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Robert Johnson — Leave a comment

I’ve been looking forward to 2017 for a lot of reasons, and at least four of them have to do with wine… 1. It should be a great year for Pinot Noir. As this outstanding Pinot Noir collection demonstrates, Pinot…

Is There Going to Be a Champagne Shortage?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Robert Johnson — Leave a comment

It has been a while since we answered some questions from our loyal (and appreciated!) blog followers, so let’s tackle one today and another on Friday. QUESTION: I heard that there’s going to be a big Champagne shortage. Is this…

Tagged with: Cava, Champagne shortage, Prosecco, sparkling wine
Posted in Wine FAQ

Test Your Knowledge of Sparkling Wine

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Robert Johnson — Leave a comment

Before you know it, corks will be popping, froth will be flying and the season of celebrations will be in full swing. While sparkling wine makes a refreshing beverage choice at any time of the year — not to mention…

What Kind of Wine Should We Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Robert Johnson

As a newlywed of not quite a month, I’m dealing with a very nice conundrum: where to spend Thanksgiving Day. Will it be at the home of my new father-in-law, or will it be at the home of my darling…

Tagged with: beef, Cabernet, Cava, champagne, ham, holidays, hosting, Prosecco, Thanksgiving, turkey, wine pairing
Posted in Wine FAQ

Walk the Wine Walk and Talk the Wine Talk

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Robert Johnson

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. But when it comes to wine, the more you know, the more fun the experience can be. It would take a very thick book to fully explore the language of wine, in…

Tagged with: Barolo, Cava, kabnett, oloroso, sur lie, wine terms
Posted in Wine Tips

Vinous Adventures in Barcelona

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Barcelona is a magnificent city, brimming with history, culture and compelling cuisine. But it wasn’t until Democracy was restored in 1978 and the city hosted the Olympic Games in 1992 that it became one of Europe’s top destinations. Today, Barcelona…

Tagged with: Barcelona, Cava, cheese, ham, Iberian Ham, Jamon Experience, Jamon Iberico, Rosato, Spain, sparkling wine, tourism, travel, wine and cheese, wine and food
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log

Red Wine and Music: A Global Perspective

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Robert Johnson

The first three letters of Greg Trooper’s last name provide a clue as to what he does for a living. That’s T-R-O as in troubadour — a singer/songwriter extraordinaire who glides under the radar of most people, but has a…

Tagged with: Barcelona, beer countries, Cava, Greg Trooper, Ireland, Jamboree Club, Spain, Tom Russell, wine countires
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log

5 Tips for a Tantalizing Tapas Experience

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Robert Johnson

“Life is short. Eat dessert first.” I’ve heard that observation credited to everyone from Mark Twain to Katherine Hepburn. A little research reveals that it more likely originated with a little-known writer named Ernestine Ulmer, who actually put it slightly…

Tagged with: Cava, dining, food and wine, restaurants, Rosado Lagrima, Spain, tapas, tips, tourism, travel, Txapela
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log

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